GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

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talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
recipientone that receives : receiver
jibeto be in accord : agree
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
pseudonyma fictitious name